Al ___ (firm, as pasta) Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

FIRM (adjective)
1. not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
2. unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
FIRM (noun)
1. the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
FIRM (adverb)
1. with resolute determination
FIRM (verb)
1. make taut or tauter
2. become taut or tauter
PASTA (noun)
1. shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg
2. a dish that contains pasta as its main ingredient

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